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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,942.10, 53,919.63 and 12,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,942.10, 53,919.63 and 12,248.34 is: 18,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,942.10 : 53,919.63 = 12,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,942.10/53,919.63 = 12,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,942.10x = 53,919.63 × 12,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,942.10x = 660,425,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,425,960.91/35,942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.72

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